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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
1
In a May 26 1973 observance declared by Mayor Ben Marcak, Shiner residents are urged to wear the memorial poppy to honor veterans and support hospitalized veterans, orphans, and widows with funds from the American Legion Auxiliary.
Elton Zander of Shiner Motor Sales was named to Chevrolet's Legion of Leaders Honor Club in the Houston Zone for 1972 sales, setting truck records and ranking second in car sales. The banquet was held May 18, 1973, in the Hyatt Regency Houston Imperial Ballroom with Mr. and Mrs. Zander traveling with Mr. and Mrs. John Kalich of Cuero.
Shiner High School Homemaking Department runs a play school for children aged 3 to 5 as part of the summer program. Sessions May 28 to June 1 from 9 30 to 10 30 a.m. at the high school. Register by May 25 via Mrs Stalik 594 3131. Enrollment limited. $1 fee for snacks and materials.
Six Troop 231 teams from Shiner raced in the 3rd annual Blanco Scout Canoe Races on the Blanco River May 4–6 1973 sponsored by the Blanco Chamber of Commerce. Final results saw one team finish third after a slow start, with others placing fifth sixth and others.
Shiner business houses will be closed Monday May 28 for Memorial Day. Housewives are urged to shop Saturday for groceries. The Shiner Post Office will close with no window service or rural route deliveries on that day.
Advertisers and reporters must submit copy early due to the upcoming Monday holiday. Type setting will occur Thursday and Friday to compensate for the closing. Call in personals and forward news items as soon as possible.
The First National Bank will be closed all day Monday May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Note change in date.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM Friday May 25 1973 to help residents file retirement survivor disability or medicare claims and answer questions about the program.
The annual Knights of Columbus picnic will be at Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday May 27. Dinner is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Entertainment and refreshments will be available throughout the day and night. Music by the Louis Neviud Orchestra during the day and the Velvets at night.
Richard L. Howard of Houston was killed when his motorcycle and a car collided four miles east of Baytown at 11 45 p.m. on May 5 1973. He was 28. Funeral services were held May 8 in Yoakum Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Yoakum. Survivors include his parents sister and grandmother with a list of relatives.
Sacred Heart Parish of Flatonia invites the public to a centennial parish picnic on Sunday June 3 at the parish hall. Family style dinner and Bohemian beef stew fried chicken and dressing with trims. Tickets 1.75 adults 12 and under 1.00. plates to go 1.75. Dinner at 11 30 a.m. Supper 6 p.m. Old time auction 2 30 p.m. Rudy Kurtz Orchestra provides music all day and night.
Funeral services were held for Jim Trobl 67 of Rt 2 Yoakum at Midway Shiner Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass conducted by Rev Msgr John J Hanacek. Burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. He died May 14 1973 after 14 days in Shiner Hospital.
The Western Club of 69 Dance invites guests to a dance on Saturday May 26 at Legion Park. Music will be provided by Homer and Gene and the Westerners.
The Shiner Hospital Auxiliary sponsors The Flower Garden on Sunday July 1 1973. Pink Ladies meet May 30 at 9 00 a m at the Methodist Church Recreation Building to learn burlap flower making. The 21st Zimmerman reunion is set for Sunday June 10 at the VFW Hall Moulton with lunch, music and games. registration is $1 per family, guests 50 cents.
The American Legion Auxiliary marks Poppy Day in Shiner on Saturday May 26 1973 to honor veterans and raise funds for rehabilitation and child welfare. The group advocates wearing the poppy and notes contributions assist disabled veterans and support volunteer efforts nationwide.
City of Shiner seeks a one percent local sales and use tax to fund needed improvements. A state and federal mandate requires waste dump upgrades with more acreage and dirt covering at dump sites. Funds also support parks museum library street repairs and construction amid rising costs.
Valedictorian Bryan Winn son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Winn posts a 95 933 average and excels in Boy Scouts football basketball track UIL Band and Number Sense He won first in Junior High Biological at Science Fair and a regional second earning a 25 dollar Savings Bond Salutatorian Karen Zimmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Zimmerman has a 95 467 average and serves as eighth grade secretary She participated in UIL events basketball and softball Graduation is set for May 24 1973 at 7 00 p m in Shiner High School Gymnasium.
Hospital visiting periods and weekly patient listings include Shiner, Rosenberg, Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Waelder. Dismissals and births noted. birth of a baby boy to Edward and Mrs Satsky of Eagle Lake on May 17 1973 weighs 8 pounds 8 ounces.
The Mobile X-Ray Unit of the American Lung Association Alamo Area will visit Yoakum Shiner Hallettsville Moulton and Hallettsville on specified dates in late May and June. Open hours are 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 6 pm with a 1 dollar per x ray suggested donation. The Pink Ladies assist with registration and local groups sponsor the events. Edwin E Plowman and Dr Harvey Renger of Hallettsville serve on the board representing Lavaca County.
Shiner Men’s Softball Assn. begins play Monday May 28 with Pat’s Brahmas vs Midway Cashiers at 8 p.m. at Green-Dickson Municipal Park. On May 29 Adolph’s Wild Bunch faces Bernie’s Bombers and May 30 the Has-Beens meet the Will-Be’s. Complete schedule next week.
City of Shiner reports estimated revenue sharing for January to June 1973 from the U S Department of Treasurer totaling 6495 dollars. The council proposes 31.8 percent for land purchase and 68.2 percent toward building a new fire station.
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